Matthew 23:2

saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees sit-down upon of{the seat} of{Moses}.

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

In The King James Version

Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat:

In Context

1Then the Jesus speaks to{the crowds} and to{the disciples} of{same},

3So, all, as-much-as supposing they-may-say to{you} to-be-keeping, be-keeping and be-doing; moreover, according-to the works of{same} be_not_doing, for they-are-saying and they-are_not_doing,

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Cross References

Mark 12:38and he-has-been-saying to{same} in to{the teaching} of{same}, "Be-viewing off/away-from of{the scribes, the will-ing} to-be-walking-around in to{wardrobes} and greetings in to{the marketplaces},

Matthew Henry on Matthew 23:2-13

The Scribes and Pharisees Condemned; Cautions against Pride. 1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, 2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: 3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. 4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. 5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men:… Read the whole commentary →

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